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Angi

Angi

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2 time breast cancer survivor, mother, and wife.

My visit with the Surgical Oncologist........

After I spoke with an Oncologist last week, I was starting to feel better about this whole "cancer" thing. I even saw my plastic surgeon this week who agreed on most points, and offered his services if assistance was needed moving the tissue expander out of the way.Well after those appointments I felt like all was okay - apparently I was wrong!... Read moreChevron
Mari

Help Please

I need some advice please.  I was suppose to fly to the cancer treatment center in chicago on the 20th of April for a consultation and then tomatherapy radiation.  My husband just found out today he got laid off of work.  Through his work he has really good insurance.  I am afraid now that I will not be able to go to chicago... Read moreChevron
PJ Hamel

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Breast Cancer In the News: Exercise, One-Step Radiation, Clean Margins and More

Amazing how fascinating the subject of breast cancer becomes once you have it, huh? It’s a passion, albeit an unwanted one. A passion for food leads to overflowing shelves of cookbooks and an addiction to the Food Channel. Passion for the outdoors might translate to Vasque hiking boots and a garage packed with Mountain Hardwear gear. But... Read moreChevron
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Angi

Angi

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2 time breast cancer survivor, mother, and wife.

Can you undergo Radiation & Breast Reconstruction at the same time?

I'm still waiting and waiting to find an oncologist I like, get in with a radiation oncologist, and see a surgical oncologist - so I don't know anything other than I currently have have been diagnosed with Recurrent Breast Cancer - my plast surgeon found the tumor while placing bigger tissue expanders in my chest (I've had a double... Read moreChevron
Mari

I was very positive but am not scared and confused.

 Hello,  I am 53 years old.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer and ended up having a left breast masectomy.  I went through my chemotherapy (and of course went bald) and had my last chemo on January 15 2008.  Now the next step radiation.  I am a difficult case for radiation.  See I have one good lung that is on... Read moreChevron

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